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VO52 WCL

2002 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 189,335 miles on the clock, averaging 11,951 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for VO52 WCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,951

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,335 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,951
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO52 WCL 90k115k140k165k189k '06'14'10

Check VO52 WCL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,335 miles
Since last MOT+20,685 miles
PASS
Mileage168,650 miles
Since last MOT+18,501 miles
PASS
Mileage150,149 miles
Since last MOT+16,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage125,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,378 miles
PASS
Mileage115,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage105,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage99,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage90,446 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 WCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About VO52 WCL

What car is VO52 WCL?

VO52 WCL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2002.

What is the mileage of VO52 WCL?

The last recorded mileage for VO52 WCL was 189,335 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO52 WCL passed its MOT?

VO52 WCL has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2014.

Is VO52 WCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO52 WCL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VO52 WCL?

VO52 WCL is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.